Our Team

We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a love for purposeful work, thoughtful design, and real connection.

adeline chan

With a mission to future-proof the built environment, Adeline bridges the gap between traditional architecture and cutting-edge AI innovation. As a UK-licensed architect and NEC4 accredited manager, she combines deep industry research with forward-thinking strategy to transform how the AEC sector operates.

Co-Founder & CEO

  • Adeline Chan is the CEO and Co-Founder of AAL INNOVATION, Hong Kong’s first specialized AI transformation consultancy in AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) industry, she leads the firm’s mission to create impact across all three scales of AEC: professionals, businesses and industries by connecting AI supply with market demand. 

    As a NEC4 ECC accredited project manager and a UK licensed architect (ARB UK RIBA), Adeline combines industry experience with a forward-thinking vision to challenge the status quo. Her insights are grounded in two years of research engaging 200+ industry stakeholders and mapping pain points against a landscape of 100+ AI startup,this deep analysis allows AAL to precisely bridge the gap, deploying targeted solutions for project management, tendering, and contract administration to future-proof the industry—from AI literacy training to strategic implementation roadmaps.

    Adeline guides a team of young professionals globally (Hong Kong, Mainland China, UK, Kenya) addressing critical inefficiencies in project management, tender processes, and contract administration — future-proofing the industry starting with AI literacy training to AI implementation roadmaps by referencing FinTech and LawTech parallel transformations.

    A catalyst for ecosystem growth, Adeline amplifies her impact through thought leadership and community. A featured speaker at 60+ global events (2024-2025), she also co-curated the AI-themed ‘TECHFORMANCE’, the 2025 Hong Kong & Shenzhen Bi-City Biennale. She co-organizes Merakis Creative AI, a 450-member community that fuels the local supply of AI talent and collaboration.

    Adeline further shapes the future as a part-time lecturer in Computational Animation at Shue Yan University. Her drive was forged in a past life as a Hong Kong athlete in the 2016 Olympic Qualifiers.

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Anne Zhang

With a commitment to transforming enterprise operations through intelligent technology, Anne bridges the worlds of architecture and advanced computing. As a Hong Kong Registered Architect with a Master's in Computer Science, she brings over 10 years of global firm experience to lead AAL's consultancy services, turning cutting-edge AI strategies into actionable, results-driven solutions for the AEC sector.

Co-Founder & CTO

  • Anne Zhang is a Hong Kong Registered Architect and holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Hong Kong. With over 10 years of experience in the architecture industry, including roles at leading global firms, she brings a rare combination of deep architectural expertise and advanced technical proficiency.

    As CTO and Co-Founder of AAL INNOVATION, Anne leads the firm’s consultancy and bespoke solution services, specializing in enterprise AI transformation within the AEC sector. She advises organizations on integrating cutting-edge technologies with practical, results-driven strategies—helping clients stay ahead of industry trends while avoiding common implementation risks.

    A recognized thought leader in AI-driven innovation, Anne provides actionable insights on estimating ROI for AI adoption, identifying high-impact pilot opportunities, and developing tailored implementation roadmaps. Through her extensive network across China’s construction and technology innovation ecosystem, she connects clients with proven solutions that deliver real business value.

    Anne is dedicated to shaping the future of AEC through intelligent technology adoption, empowering enterprises and professionals alike with sustainable, forward-thinking transformation.

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COO

Natalie Gusawir

With a strategic focus on operationalizing creativity, Natalie bridges the gap between advanced generative technologies and professional architectural practice to drive digital transformation. As Chief Operating Officer, she spearheads the firm’s business development and global design initiatives, translating complex AI workflows into accessible strategies for client engagement, industry upskilling, and the advancement of the ConTech sector.

  • Natalie Gusawir is the Chief Operating Officer of AAL INNOVATION, an AI-driven architecture and design startup based in Hong Kong, dedicated to transforming the AEC industry through digital innovation and upskilling. She is currently completing her Master of Architecture at The University of Hong Kong, building on her strong background in Architectural Studies.

    At AAL INNOVATION, Natalie spearheads creative strategy and business operations, bridging the gap between advanced generative technologies and architectural practice. She plays a pivotal role in managing high-impact design initiatives, including the organization of international design competitions that push the boundaries of AI in architecture. Her expertise lies in operationalizing creativity—translating complex AI workflows into accessible strategies for client engagement, business development, and design visualization.

    Dedicated to the practical application of digital tools, Natalie actively contributes to the development of the ConTech sector. Her commitment to design innovation is further demonstrated by her participation in the 2025 Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (UABB), where she contributed to the team of renowned computational designer Arturo Tedeschi. Through these engagements, she ensures that AAL Innovation remains at the forefront of combining architectural rigor with digital transformation.

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Chief Creative Officer

Bosco Yeung

With a passion for redefining visual literacy in the AI era, Bosco champions the role of artificial intelligence as a medium for thinking and storytelling rather than just automation. As Chief Creative Officer grounded in architectural studies from HKU, he steers the firm’s creative direction, translating complex technological concepts into emotionally resonant narratives that reshape how the industry communicates.

  • Bosco Yeung is the Chief Creative Officer of AAL INNOVATION, a Hong Kong–based AI-driven architecture and design startup rethinking how the AEC industry communicates, visualizes, and understands design in the age of artificial intelligence. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies from The University of Hong Kong, grounding his work in spatial thinking, architectural culture, and visual reasoning.

    At AAL INNOVATION, Bosco leads the company’s creative and visual direction, with a strong focus on visual literacy as a critical skill in the AI era. He explores how AI can function not merely as a production tool, but as an active collaborator in shaping meaning, narrative, and perception. Through AI-assisted art direction, he develops distinctive visual languages that translate complex architectural and technological ideas into clear, emotionally resonant visual communication.

    Bosco’s practice sits at the intersection of architecture, visual culture, and artificial intelligence, advocating for a future where designers engage AI as a medium for thinking and storytelling rather than automation alone. He has also been involved in the Urbanism • Architecture Bi-City Biennale (UABB), contributing to work that synthesizes technology, artificial intelligence, and architecture into a cohesive contemporary discourse.

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External Adviser

GEOFFREY TIPTON

With over 30 years of experience bridging software architecture and emerging technologies, Geoffrey advises organizations across APAC on navigating digital transformation with security and precision. As a graduate of MIT and the University of Salford, he combines deep technical expertise in data science and cybersecurity to help AAL INNOVATION build resilient, scalable systems that align AI capabilities with rigorous business goals.

  • Control Engineer (University of Salford, UK)

    Data Scientist & AI Strategist (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US)

     

    Geoffrey Tipton is a highly skilled engineer and strategist with over 30 years of experience bridging software architecture, data science, and emerging technologies.  A graduate of the University of Salford and MIT, he advises technology companies on practical AI implementation, blockchain integration, and cybersecurity.

     

    As the founder of Future Embrace Limited and an advisor to AAL Innovation Ltd, Geoffrey focuses on building resilient, scalable systems that align technical capabilities with business goals.  He is the co-author of a US patent regarding network security and specializes in helping organizations across the APAC region navigate AI and digital transformation with a focus on data security, governance and operational efficiency.

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External Adviser

LISA TIPTON

With a focus on bridging the gap between policy and operations, Lisa brings over 25 years of public sector experience to guide technology businesses through regulatory and stakeholder challenges. Holding an MPA from HKU and professional affiliations in the UK (MCIArb, ACILEX), she advises AAL INNOVATION on risk management and governance, ensuring that internal workflows and project delivery align seamlessly with external regulatory expectations.

  • Dispute Resolution Strategist | Governance Advisor

    MPA (HKU), Public Administration in China (Beijing, China)

    MCIArb (UK), ACILEX (UK)

     

    Lisa Tipton is a dispute resolution specialist and strategist with a strong background in public administration and institutional governance.  With academic credentials from the University of Hong Kong, Tsinghua University and professional affiliations from UK, Lisa brings a cross-jurisdictional perspective to helping organizations navigate regulatory and stakeholder challenges in the APAC region.

     

    With over 25 years of experience in the public sector, Lisa specializes in bridging the gap between policy and operations.  She advises technology businesses on risk management, ethics, and process design, ensuring that internal workflows align with external regulatory expectations.  Her focus is on practical mediation and project delivery, helping teams resolve conflicts before they escalate.

     

    As an external advisor to AAL Innovation Ltd, Lisa provides guidance on governance, dispute handling strategies, and organizational readiness for operating in regulated domains.

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